OCEAN VIKING (IMO 8506854)
OCEAN VIKING is an Offshore Supply Ship built in 1986 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,629 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,306. This vessel is configured for offshore support operations.
The vessel's classification notation is # AUT-UMS. It has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea within recent operational windows. The vessel has previously operated under two different flags and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026.
- Type: Offshore Supply Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 258479000
- Call sign: JXIW3
- Gross tonnage: 2306
- Deadweight: 2629 t
- Beam: 15.5 m
- Home port: BERGEN -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/07/2023, Civitavecchia (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/08/2026
- Registered owner: SAR OFFSHORE AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HOYLAND OFFSHORE AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 39°32.2′N · 013°12.7′E · Speed 4.0 kn
- Destination: Naples (US YUD) · ETA 2026-10-09T16:54:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OCEAN VIKING?
OCEAN VIKING is an Offshore Supply Ship. It was built in 1986 and is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for OCEAN VIKING?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 4,474 kW of power. This power output supports its operational requirements as an offshore supply unit.
What are the dimensions of OCEAN VIKING?
The vessel has a moulded beam of 15.5 metres. Specific length overall and draught measurements are not currently recorded in the technical data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2006 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 July 2023.
What is the flag and home port of OCEAN VIKING?
The vessel flies the Norway (NIS) flag. Its registered home port is Bergen.
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